US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dental Hygienist
A great website outlining all aspects of a career as a dental hygienist. Includes information about employment, current job outlook, nature of the work, training, and more.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pharmacy Technician
The US Department of Labor site offers substantial information on the Pharmacy Technician Career. Page provides employment projections detailing nature of the work, employment training, job outlook, and earnings potential.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technician
Published by the Department of Labor, this site details the Radiologic Technician Career. Employment outlook, and projections are provided with training and qualifications data.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment Statistics
Compares occupations in terms of numbers employed, projected employment growth, earnings, education and training requirements, opportunities for self-employment and part-time work, and unemployment rate.
PBS
The Math of Bicycles: Wheel Figure This Out (Grades 4 7)
Several good activities here. Look particularly at Wheel Figure It Out (which is the opening page) and Gearing Up. There are answers to the very good questions at the bottom of each.
Trinity University
Trinity University: Inequality and Education
Trinity University offers an overview of the problems of inequality in the education system in the United States. Has links to charts and articles about income and education.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Web Service for Teachers
WNET, New York's public television station, offers a free, subscriber service for teachers. You can preview the home page and then register with the site. It provides access to lesson plans, classroom activities, teacher resources,...
US Department of Education
Us Department of Education: Blueprint for Education Reform [Pdf]
A description of the education reforms the Obama Administration planned to put in place. (March 2010)
University of Texas at Austin
Lanic: Latin American Network Information Center
Vast network of information from and about Latin America is provided. Major topic headings include countries, economy, education, government, humanities, science, social sciences, society and culture, recreation, media and communication,...
US Department of Education
Us Department of Education: Esea as Amended by Iasa Guidance
This site is provided by the US Department of Education. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (IASA) to improve our public education system.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Forestry, Conservation, and Logging Occupations
Complete description of careers in logging, including loggers, fallers, buckers, equipment operators, choke setters and riggers, sorters, log graders and scalers, and others who work in the wood harvesting occupations. Page contains...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicians and Surgeons
Occupational outlook for all doctors that details expected job market in future, salary, working conditions, etc.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Declaration of Independence (1776)
The Our Documents group provides a look at the original, signed Declaration of Independence as well as a print version distributed soon after the original was signed. View and learn about the document and its history. RI.9-10.9 US Documents
Other
Spanish Abroad, Inc.
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
Other
Museum of Web Art
A fascinating site devoted to art and graphics used on the world wide web. Explore the best in buttons, banners, counters, and more.
Other
Ameri Span Unlimited
AmeriSpan Unlimited provides immersion, intern, and educational tours in Spanish-speaking countries. Information on all programs, job opportunities, and travel resources are provided.
Other
Public Purpose: Spending and Performance Compared
Information on the differences in spending and ultimate performance in public and private schools in the U.S. Lots of statistics given - tables included.
Other
National Museum of Australia
Exhibits, events, educational resources, museum information, etc. on the National Museum of Australia can all be found at this site.
Other
School Choices: Thoughts Upon the Mode of Education Proper in a Republic
Written in 1786 by famous Philadelphia physician, Benjamin Rush, this article outlines some of the goals of education in the time of the new republic.
Other
Yourpage.org
"Yourpage.org is a Jewish educational website created to bring fun to Jewish learning." Includes stories, games, and activities suitable for elementary and middle school children. Also provides a guide for teachers and a section for...
Other
George Bernard Shaw/ Life and Excerpts From Works
The biography may be brief, but the selections from his works are, as one is entitled, "Gems." The excerpts deal with subjects like education ("Always argue with the teacher."), love and children, marriage and divorce, and a compilation...
Utah State University
Utah State University: Teacher Link
Utah State University offers an excellent resource for teachers that includes free lesson plans, YETC resources, NASA lesson plans, and more.
Teacher Oz
Teacher Oz: Texas Today
A collection of Texas history topics including education, fine arts, sports teams, amusement parks, food, and travel and tourism.